When family caregivers feel completely drained by the challenges of their responsibilities, they often put themselves at risk of burning out. Respite care from Visiting Angels^® Lansing gives family caregivers the opportunity to step back from their duties for a set period of time. With the ability to take a breather every now and then, they can engage in self-care and preserve their own well-being in challenging life chapters.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care can take various forms based on the unique needs of different family caregivers and their loved ones. We can accommodate a variety of situations, living circumstances, and scheduling preferences to give family caregivers relief from their responsibilities while helping their loved ones manage their age-related issues.

In general, this type of care involves temporary visits from a care professional and a plan of care to cover short-term needs. Our care providers often step in for family caregivers who want to take a vacation for a few weeks or simply take a few hours off to run errands and develop other personal relationships.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Lansing

This type of care is not reserved for elderly adults who only require a certain level of care. We can deliver our full range of services through short-term care plans. Thanks to this flexible approach, we can help more family caregivers in our community find the respite they need to take a more balanced approach to their caregiving role.

Here's a brief list of some of the services we frequently deliver for seniors in Lansing:

• Assistance with light chores and cooking meals
• Arrangement of transportation when needed
• Reminders for seniors to take medications on time
• Helping out with personal care tasks
• Engaging in conversation and making personal connections

Getting Started with Respite Care

It's best to get started with respite care before you begin feeling burned out. To learn more about setting up visits from our care professionals, contact our local care agency. We will set up a care consultation free of charge to gather information about your family's situation and learn more about the type of care your loved one requires. Then, we'll build a flexible schedule of care visits that allows you to take time off as needed.

Discover the difference that respite care can make for your experience as a family caregiver. Contact Visiting Angels Lansing today to book your no-cost care consultation in Lansing, Dexter, Chelsea, Hamburg Township, Manchester, Stockbridge, Williamston, or a neighboring community.